Psalms 4
1 Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: you have enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.
In parts according to verses. A Psalm of David. When I called upon him, the God of my justice heeded me. In tribulation, you have enlarged me. Have mercy on me, and heed my prayer.
2 O all of you sons of men, how long will all of you turn my glory into shame? how long will all of you love vanity, and seek after leasing? (Selah)
Sons of men, how long will you be dull in heart, so that whatever you love is in vain, and whatever you seek is false? (Pause)
3 But know that the LORD has set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.
And know this: the Lord has made wondrous his holy one. The Lord will heed me when I cry out to him.
4 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. (Selah)
Be angry, and do not be willing to sin. The things that you say in your hearts: be sorry for them on your beds. (Pause)
5 Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
Offer the sacrifice of justice, and hope in the Lord. Many say, “Who reveals to us what is good?”
6 There be many that say, Who will show us any good? LORD, lift you up the light of your countenance upon us.
The light of your countenance, Lord, has been sealed upon us. You have given joy to my heart.
7 You have put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.
By the fruit of their grain, wine, and oil, they have been multiplied.
8 I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for you, LORD, only make me dwell in safety.
In peace itself, I will sleep and I will rest. For you, O Lord, have established me singularly in hope.
